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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.90, 361.36 and 119.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.90, 361.36 and 119.24 is: 178.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.90 : 361.36 = 119.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.90/361.36 = 119.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.90x = 361.36 × 119.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.90x = 43,088.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,088.57/240.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.86

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